Buying privately
No dealer warranty, so an independent check matters most.
Car servicesIndependent report
Pre-purchase
inspection
Buying a used car? We meet you at the seller’s home or the car yard, inspect the car from top to bottom and give you an honest, independent report — so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Time on site~[XX] min
ReportSame day
WhereAt the seller’s
About this service
Don’t buy someone else’s problem
A car can look spotless and still hide a failing gearbox, accident repairs or an engine burning oil. Sellers aren’t always aware of problems — and some are.
Our mechanic works for you, not the seller. We check the mechanicals, body and electronics, take a test drive and photograph anything of concern. The report helps you negotiate the price or walk away with confidence.
Car services · Pre-purchase Inspection
Book one when
Buying from interstate photos
We inspect it so you don’t buy blind.
The price seems too good
There’s often a reason.
It’s a big purchase
A small cost compared with a costly surprise.
What you get
What we inspect
- Cold start, engine noise, smoke and leaks
- Gearbox, clutch and driveline on a test drive
- Brakes, suspension, steering and tyres
- Body, paint and panel gaps for signs of accident repair
- Diagnostic scan for stored fault codes
- Electrics: lights, windows, air-con, infotainment
- Service history and logbook review
- Photo report with estimated repair priorities
Good to know: We don’t check finance or ownership — get a PPSR certificate from the official PPSR website to confirm the car isn’t under finance or written off.
Before we arrive
What we need from you
- The seller’s address and a time they’ve agreed to
- The seller’s permission for an inspection and a short test drive
- Rego and VIN if you have them (from the ad or the seller)
- A daylight time slot — it’s much harder to see paint and body issues at night
Pricing
Clear, fixed prices
Pick an option to update the estimate in the booking form. Final price confirmed before work starts.
How it works
Three simple steps
Book and tell us where
Give us the address and a time — daylight is best for inspections.
A thorough inspection
Your mechanic works through every item on the checklist, with photos.
A clear written report
You get a plain-English report with priorities, the same day.
FAQ
Pre-purchase Inspection questions
What does a pre-purchase car inspection include?
A cold start, test drive, diagnostic scan and a full check of the engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, steering, tyres, body and electrics — with a photo report and repair priorities.
Can you inspect the car at the seller’s house?
Yes, that’s how we usually do it. We just need the seller’s address, permission to inspect and a short test drive.
How soon do I get the report?
On the same day — usually within [XX] hours of the inspection, so you can make a decision quickly.